Software Development Engineer – Platform
About The Position
We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and we’ve been recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI-driven robotic vision systems. Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive. Robots enhanced with Apera’s software have 4D Vision – the ability to see and handle objects with human-like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation. Apera is led by an experienced team from high-growth companies focused on robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Let’s End Robot Blindness. Together. Robots can do amazing things, if they can see. Apera AI builds breakthrough 4D Vision™ systems that give robots the clarity to handle complex, real-world tasks. But vision alone isn’t enough, it needs a foundation that scales, updates, and performs flawlessly. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer – Platform to design and build the software foundation that powers Apera’s vision-guided robotics systems. You’ll solve complex system challenges, bridge hardware and software, and ensure every deployment — from lab to factory floor — runs with precision and reliability. This is a systems-first role, not app development, not web services. You’ll design, implement, and maintain deployment frameworks, provisioning tools, and hardware integration layers that make vision-driven robotics scalable and reliable.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in system-level or platform software development.
- Proficiency in Python and C++, with experience building deployment or configuration tools.
- Hands-on experience with Linux environments (Ubuntu preferred), Docker, and automation frameworks.
- Experience integrating hardware, cameras, GPUs, robot controllers, and network interfaces — into cohesive systems.
- Familiarity with Ubuntu autoinstall, cloud-init, and system imaging for scalable deployment automation.
- Knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted testing.
- Strong debugging, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NVIDIA GPU workflows and high-performance Dockerized compute.
- Background in camera hardware integration, PoE systems, or network peripherals.
- Familiarity with SELinux, OverlayFS/SquashFS, or Linux performance profiling.
- Exposure to AWS infrastructure or distributed system design.
- Curiosity to explore predictive diagnostics and AI-assisted monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement platform software in Python and C++ that automates deployment, provisioning, upgrades, and backups for distributed robotic systems.
- Connect and validate vision cameras, NVIDIA GPUs, network devices, and robot controllers into a seamless, high-performance platform using Dockerized environments.
- Contribute to Linux (Ubuntu) system configuration, including autoinstall, cloud-init, and image management to support scalable deployments.
- Develop automated health checks, backup/restore processes, and upgrade workflows that keep systems running with near-zero downtime.
- Build automation tools that reduce setup and testing time by 30% or more, accelerating deployment cycles for engineering and field teams.
- Pilot AI-assisted diagnostics, predictive testing, and performance profiling to enhance platform stability and developer productivity.
- Partner with robotics, vision, and infrastructure engineers to ensure the Apera platform integrates seamlessly across the full technology stack.
Benefits
- Equity for all
- Culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly.
- Well-funded and scaling quickly, with a recent Series A fueling product and platform innovation.
- Purpose with impact: Your work won’t sit idle, it will power robots in factories around the world.
- Total compensation: $110,000 CAD – $180,000 CAD per year, plus equity opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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